Disneyland loses an Icon - Ernie McLean R.I.P.

[KCmike]

Guitarist Ernie Mclean has passed away. He was usually seen playing his guitar in the New Orleans Square area of Disneyland. Here is a link of the story I read.

http://www.dapsmagic.com/geekscorner/2012/02/23/disneyland-loses-an-icon/#.T0cwv4oMEVA.facebook

 

[KCmike]

Post your favorite pics of Ernie or stories.

 

[Pipes5780]

I had the great pleasure of interviewing him a few years back. He was truly a treasure of Disneyland and will be missed!

Here are some pics of him then:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sixstringbliss/sets/72157613438797951/

Here is a video (sorry for the low quality):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkEwLNgb-4o&context=C3329b61ADOEgsToPDskIJzYRMWOBRA_zV0dlVjxBg

And the interview:

http://www.sixstringbliss.com/?p=107

 

[jory29]

That's sad. We saw him there on every one of our trips. He was very talented.

The article stated this: Ernie was the last employee hired by Walt Disney himself.

I thought Walt hired Chef Oscar, as well?

Anyway, RIP, Ernie. Your music was beautiful.

 

[Kayla's Mom]

I was so sad to see that he had passed.

 

[KCmike]

Those are some great shots Renee!

 

[deejdigsdis]

My husband and I enjoyed sitting back there by ourselves one day a couple of years ago, listening to Ernie play.

 

[Kayla's Mom]

Those are some great shots Renee!

Thank you! Credit goes to DH!